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Fielis Family History

Fielis Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Fields, Melis, Field, Felix, Millis, Fallis, Lillis, Fiebig, Fels

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Where is the Fielis family from?

You can see how Fielis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fielis family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Fielis families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Fielis family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Fielis's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Fielis families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fielis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 134 census records available for the last name Fielis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fielis census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 44 immigration records available for the last name Fielis. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 20 military records available for the last name Fielis. For the veterans among your Fielis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fielis lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1991, in the United States, Fielis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Fielis in 1968 was 67, and 89 in 1991.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fielis

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fielis ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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